Coulter Fellows

This program aims to provide supplemental funding for industry-facing internships for learners at the University of Virginia that extends the translational research network for the Department of Biomedical Engineering. The Program facilitates career development, increases corporate collaborations, and increases industry placement by supporting students that are exploring internships. 

The program is consistent with the Coulter mission of Science Serving Humanity by nurturing the next generation of scientists, clinicians, and engineers in applied technical skills. 

 

2023 Coulter Fellows 

 

Allison McCrady- Pfizer

Colleen Roosa- Gilead Sciences

Colby Koenig- Icarus Medical Innovations

Darby Welsh- AgroSpheres

Deyan Saleem- Focused Ultrasound Foundation

Godwin Oluwafemi- NuPulseCV

Hayden Penczak- Icarus Medical Innovations

Janine Icalla- Luminoah

Julianna Hitchcock- Ampel BioSolutions

Juliana Trujillo- Lawrence Livermore National Lab

Kathryn Costanzo- Springbok Analytics 

Madeleine Krotine- Caretaker Medical 

Miranda Marine- Rivanna Medical 

Miranda Khoury- Eli Lilly and Company 

Reagan Portelance- ABSCI

Yu Wang- Pinterest

 

Coulter Fellows provides two funding track options for students seeking industry internship. 

 

Established Track: The student secures an industry internship on their own and applied for supplemental funding through Fellows. 

Matched Track: The student applies for internships through the partnership with Cville Biohubs CHIP programm and Coulter Fellows provides matched funding. 

  • Proposal Requirements

    Student candidates will submit a one-page proposal which will include a summary of the internship and a budget justification for funds. A support letter from the corporate or technical sponsor is highly recommended. Students will do their internship with an existing and established company/industry partner that is currently doing work related to Biomedical Engineering. The proposed internship shall have the support of the company and a mentor within the company should already be identified. Upon completion of the internship, students will submit a one-page report.

     

  • Eligibility

    BME Undergraduates with aligned experience of coursework taken. Graduate students in the BME Ph.D., ME, or MS programs are eligible to apply. 

    Students that are participating in an internship through the VABio/Cville Biohub CHIPS Program are ineligible to receive additional Coulter Fellows funding.

    Students that have received Coulter Fellows funding for a prior internship are ineligible to receive additional fellowship funding. 

  • Proposal Requirements

    Student candidates will submit a one-page proposal which will include a summary of the internship and a budget justification for funds. Be sure to include the salary amount that you will be receiving from the company. A support letter from the corporate or technical sponsor is highly recommended. This can be your offer letter verifying the position. Students will do their internship with an existing and established company/industry partner that is currently doing work related to Biomedical Engineering. The proposed internship shall have the support of the company and a mentor within the company should already be identified. Upon completion of the internship, students will submit a one-page report.

  • Review Process

    Decisions shall be made by a program committee that is comprised of Shannon Barker, BME Undergraduate Program Director, Don Griffin, BME Graduate Program Director, and an Industry Alumni Co-Sponsor, Kris Rawls. Once selection decisions have been finalized, the awardee will receive a confirmation letter. A one-time stipend will then be distributed to the awarded fellow. 

  • Timeline

    Applications for summer internship funding are due by May 5th, 2023. After the deadline, applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

    Please contact uvacoulter@virginia.edu if you are interested in applying but will not be able to complete the application before the deadline. 

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    How will I receive the Fellowship funding? 

    Awardees will receive a one-time stipend payment.

    Can I apply for funding more than once? 

    Students are not eligible to apply for the fellowship multiple times throughout their studies at UVA. 

    What can I use the stipend for? 

    The funds are intended to help supplement student stipends, house subsidies, and anything related to supporting you during an internship. 

    Are there limitations on what I can use the stipend for? 

    The stipend cannot be used for tuition or health subsidy.